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Hardin, TX
City in Liberty County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77561.
Population
621
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
240
ZIP codes
1
Hardin and its ZIP codes
Hardin at a glance
- Hardin is about 2.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,203 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,200 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $1,425 a month.
Local data for Hardin, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hardin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,203
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$110,200
Median rent
$1,425/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
60.3
Average commute
34.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (100), Dutch Americans (36), German Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Hardin.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
20,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$533M
FY 2026, $5,812 per person
How people get to work
Hardin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hardin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,918
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 41°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hardin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Hardin
1 in or overlapping Hardin. Population shown
Cities near Hardin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton LakesCity | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| HullCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| DaisettaCity | 6.1 mi | 1.5 |
| AmesCity | 7.6 mi | 3.3 |
| KenefickTown | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| LibertyCity | 8.7 mi | 44.5 |
| DeversCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| DaytonCity | 14 mi | 30.7 |
| Sour LakeCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| NomeCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 22 mi | 17.8 |
| Plum GroveCity | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| Big Thicket Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| ClevelandCity | 24 mi | 18.8 |
| Pinewood EstatesCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hardin, TX in?
- Hardin is in Liberty County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Hardin, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hardin include 77561.
- What is the population of Hardin, TX?
- About 621 people live in Hardin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hardin?
- Nearby places include Dayton Lakes (5.3 mi), Hull (5.5 mi), Daisetta (6.1 mi), Ames (7.6 mi), Kenefick (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023